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10.27.2004
In-Store Broadcasting Network Receives $16 Million Investment From Great Hill PartnersSalt Lake City, Utah -- October 27, 2004 -- In-Store Broadcasting Network ("IBN"), a provider of in-store music services and broadcast-advertising networks, announces the closing of a $16 million investment from Great Hill Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm.IBN has established the largest broadcast audio network in the U.S., consisting of over 20,000 retail locations in the top 100 markets and reaching over 110 million shoppers one and a half times per week. Retail partners include... view full story
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8.17.2004
Front Porch Digital, Inc. to Acquire ManagedStorage InternationalBoulder, CO -- August 17, 2004 -- Front Porch Digital, Inc. (OTCBB:FPDI.OB) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately-held ManagedStorage International, Inc. ("MSI") located in Broomfield, CO. The aggregate purchase price will be approximately $39 million, which will be paid in restricted shares of Front Porch Digital common and preferred stock. As a result of the transaction, the combined company will have a stronger balance sheet with approximately $7.5... view full story
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6.1.2004
Great Hill Partners Announces the Formation of Targeted Media PartnersBoston, MA and New York, NY -- June 1, 2004 -- Great Hill Partners, LLC announced today the formation of Targeted Media Partners, LLC, which has been formed in partnership with Corey J. Gottlieb to develop and acquire out-of-home media properties.Targeted Media's goal is to leverage technology to provide innovative advertising solutions that meet the needs of today's media market. With the continued fragmentation of the traditional media audience, the ability to offer targeted advertising to... view full story
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5.11.2004
SmartMail Services Signs Merger Agreement With Deutsche Post Global Mail USAAtlanta, GA -- May 11, 2004 -- SmartMail Services, the leading nationwide expeditor of flat-sized mail and lightweight parcels, has reached an agreement to be acquired by Deutsche Post Global Mail USA (DPGM), a leader in international mail services. The deal extends the existing relationship between the two companies and will offer U.S. direct mailers and merchants a single source for domestic and international shipping needs. "The Deutsche Post Global Mail acquisition is exciting for the... view full story
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5.6.2004
Surebridge To Be Acquired By NaviSite, Inc.Lexington, MA -- May 6, 2004 -- Surebridge, Inc., the leading application outsourcer of on-demand solutions for mid-market companies announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by NaviSite, Inc. (NASDAQ SC: NAVI), a leading technology services provider. Based in Andover, Mass., NaviSite offers a complementary portfolio of managed application services targeting mid to large-market organizations and brings expertise in the areas of managed application and... view full story
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3.8.2004
Corvis Corporation to Acquire Focal CommunicationsColumbia MD, -- March 8, 2004 -- Corvis Corporation (NASDAQ:CORV), a leading provider of intelligent optical networking solutions, today announced that is has signed an agreement to acquire Chicago-based competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) Focal Communications Corporation, a nationwide provider of voice and data solutions for enterprises, carriers and resellers."We believe that Focal meets all the criteria we've previously discussed for a strategic acquisition. Clearly, Focal will help... view full story
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3.5.2004
IGN/GameSpy Merger Creates One of the Internet's Largest Game and Internet-Focused CompaniesSan Francisco -- March 5, 2004 -- IGN/GameSpy today announced completion of the merger of IGN Entertainment and GameSpy Industries, creating one of the Internet's largest game and entertainment-focused media and services companies. The combined properties of the new company offer advertisers access to the highest concentrations of 18-24 and 18-34 year-old males online, providing a solution to reaching these key demographic constituencies whose use of television has declined sharply in recent... view full story
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2.5.2004
Northface University Grand Opening Draws Industry Leaders, Utah Governor and National Education LeadersSalt Lake City - February 5, 2004 - Northface University, offering bachelor of science in computer science and master of business administration degrees, today announced that executives from technology heavyweights Microsoft and IBM will join with Utah Governor Olene Walker and ACM Education Board Chairman Dr. Peter Denning to celebrate the grand opening of the next-generation university. Classes are in session at the university's Cottonwood Business Park campus in Salt Lake... view full story
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2.4.2004
SmartMail's 2003 Business Strategy Results in Significant GrowthAtlanta - February 4, 2004 - SmartMail Services® is pleased to announce the success of its aggressive growth strategy during the 2003 calendar year. SmartMail acquired two companies, expanded its processing facilities to 17 SmartCenters and broadened its suite of delivery service offerings to include Flats, Catalogs, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail and Parcels."The SmartMail team had an outstanding year and accomplished several milestones," says Matt Vettel, chairman of SmartMail and... view full story
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1.26.2004
Great Hill Partners Acquires Majority Interest in BillMatrix CorporationBoston - January 26, 2004 - Great Hill Partners announced today that it acquired a majority interest in Dallas-based BillMatrix Corporation. BillMatrix is a leading provider of comprehensive electronic payment solutions for companies in the telecommunications, utilities, insurance, and financial services industries. Great Hill Partners was the sole investor in the all equity transaction.According to Mark Taber, Principal at Great Hill Partners, "BillMatrix is well-positioned to be a leader... view full story